Created to Be God's Friend: How God Shapes Those He Loves

As I have open this book each morning God has opened my eyes to the treasures of Him. It is a book that stresses God's fullness of time in each of our lives and is a personal encouragement to my walk with the Lord. I am so grateful that Henry Blackaby was obedient to God in writing this book. I would recommend it to anyone who would want a closer walk with God, understanding His great desire for fellowship with each believer that accepts His gift of salvation through Jesus Christ. Your friend in Christ, Bobby

CREATED TO BE GOD'S FRIEND is an exploration into the life of Abraham. By developing an intimate relationship with God, similar to that of Abraham, we come to a dimension of understanding, by faith. Children of God must totally release their lives to Him to allow inexpressible joy and peace to prevail. Blackaby points out that Abraham is the man God refers to as his friend (James 1:23) and God used his awesome powers to shape Abraham's life not just for a time but for eternity. By studying the lessons conveyed in CREATED TO BE GOD'S FRIEND, it was Blackaby's intent that the reader would see Abraham's life from God's perspective as well as Abraham's response to God. Then analyze how these lessons are manifested in our daily lives and help us to see our purpose. CREATED TO BE GOD'S FRIEND is not a book to be taken lightly. It's lessons are comprehensive and provide further insight into the reader's personal relationship with God. Each of the thirteen lessons can also be used on a stand-alone basis for personal or group study. Mr. Blackaby's use of clear language, relevant examples and summary questions at the end of each chapter makes CREATED TO BE GOD'S FRIEND a study tool that I found to be very valuable. Reviewed by Nedine of The RAWSISTAZ™ Reviewers

Blackaby's book is an excellent encouragement for those who desire a deeper relationship with God. Using the Biblical story of Abraham as a backdrop, Blackaby covers several principles of a closer relationship with God, including:1. God's silences are opportunities for our faith to grow.2. Many times a long period of time may take place between God's promise and its actual fulfillment.3. When we unconditionally release our lives to God, He will work through us to be a blessing to others for His glory.4. God always takes the initiative with us and requires total faith in Him.5. God will reveal His purpose when our heart totally belongs to Him.6. God will use difficult circumstances in our lives to teach us dependence on Him instead of self-reliance.7. God took several years to mold Abraham into the man He wanted him to be.8. Nothing is too difficult for God!An excellent and highly recommended read!

This book provides some of the very best insights into Godly faith - what it really is and how God blesses those who truly live by faith.

This is an excellent study guide of Abrams (Abrahams) life in God shaping his spiritual life to be known as God's Friend. Very direct and easy to understand communication of God's principles of faith and obiedence. Other books read by Henry Blackaby; Experiencing God and Experiencing God Workbook